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Tour to Petra Jordan from Cairo Via Taba

Tour to Petra Jordan from Cairo Via Taba

Tour to Petra Jordan from Cairo Via Taba ,Explore the flourishing Jordan Excursions, Fancy Jordan Day Tours you need to try, Get Excited with variety of Things to Do in Jordan, see the city of Petra carved into the rocky mountains, spend a night under the stars at Wadi Rum, Float in the Dead Sea Salty Water. Scout Mount Nebo, Madaba, Jerash, Umm Qais, Ajloun, and more with Maestro Online Travel to spend unforgettable Excursions in Jordan

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Amazing full day trip to petra jordan from Cairo tours to visit Siq, The Roman theater, The Royal tombs and more sites with private Egyptologist tour guide. Including lunch.

Itinerary

Day 01: Cairo - Taba Our REP will be picked you up  from your hotel in Cairo at 11:00 P.M., transfer to Taba via an air-conditioned modern vehicle, approximately 6 hours from Cairo. Day 02: Jordan Sightseeing Arrive Taba Heights marina where you will take aboat to Aqaba. There you will be metand takendirectly to Petra for an enjoyable full daytour to the Red Rose Rock City, the city of the Nabateans and the lost city which are carvedin the mountains. Enjoy Riding a horse to the Siq (canyon); a natural crack in the rocks of the Nabateans, which wasdeveloped into their structure elements. Walk through the 1.2 km canyon and enjoy the beautiful carvings of statues, idols and niches on the way to the 2000 year old treasury which appears from around the corner. Proceed along the facade street to the Roman Theatre, Royal Tombs, the Roman Colonnaded Street, Qasr Al-Bent and then The Archaeological Museum. After lunch, head back to Aqaba city for a short city tour. then return to Taba direct to Cairo

Included

- Pick up and drop off services from your hotel in Cairo - Return flight ticket from Cairo to Taba - All transfers by air-conditioned buses in Cairo - Taba and Petra - Egyptologist English speaking tour guide in Petra Jordan - 1 Mineral water and soft drink during the tour - Entrance fees to the sights in Petra - Lunch en route in Petra - Shopping tours in Petra  

Excluded

- Optional Tours - Personal expenses

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𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 ∣ smut ( minors dni ), fem!reader, established relationship, hal sends nasty videos from Oa ( don’t ask me how the man could construct a giant satellite or something for all I care ), masturbation ( both! ), lots of dirty talk. all characters featured are aged 18+

𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 ∣ please reblog && leave feedback. not proofread so there’s probably mistakes. thanks for reading < 3

𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 ∣ act eight [ masturbation ]

you were going to kill Hal Jordan.

he knows you— he knows how seriously you take your job. as he kissed you goodbye and prepared for an excursion to Oa to meet with the Guardians, you’d warned him about not bothering you at work. he’d simply laughed and soared into the night sky, the emerald light from his ring casting the shape of a rocket until it disappeared in a twinkle.

and now, here you were, creeping into your company break room in the middle of your shift to check your phone, because Hal’s name had popped up in your messages. “Hal Jordan, you are dead meat—“

you’d started to curse your boyfriend, ready to be angry, when you open up the message feed to see a new media file. the thumbnail of the video snags your breath in your throat, and ties your guts in knots.

you loved Hal’s Green Lantern get up, and he knew it, which is why he was still ( almost ) fully clothed, the emerald attire sticking to each crevice and dip in his muscle pads like a second skin. the waistband of his suit is rolled down just enough to expose his package, and even though the play button is smack dab in the middle of the screen, it doesn’t fully obstruct the visage of his thick, hard cock lain against his belly. there’s a smirk on his paused face, and a dusky rose tint to the apples of his cheeks. Hal always could smolder with the best of them, and just a look would have you dropping your panties on command. even now, this still image of your man had your core getting slicker and more needy for him.

you couldn’t help yourself. glancing around, mostly cautious, you slip around to the corner furthest from the door, and press your back against the side of the employee fridge, before you pressed play. the video’s window overtakes your screen, and the very first second, your speakers are assaulted with a lustful moan from Hal. your cheeks heat up, and you scramble for the volume down button, hoping no one outside the door heard the noise. “I know you’re at work, baby girl,” he starts, low and slow, one thick palm rubbing up against his swollen cock. he sucks in a breath, before wrapping his fingers around it in a vice grip, squeezing until the pressure forces a grunt out of him, and he exhales in a shudder. “but I’m hoping you got the chance to sneak away and watch me for a minute.” Hal’s wearing such a shit-eating grin because he knows you will. he knows that you can’t resist the urge to watch him play with himself, even though you should be working. after a moment or two of silent stroking, his fingers dancing along the traces of the veins that bulge out against his flesh when he’s hard as a rock, and then he elicits a little chuckle, murmuring to the camera, “That’s my naughty girl. You just play a lil hooky and watch me stroke with my cock.”

you wanted to be mad. damn it all, you wanted to lock your phone and get back to work and not give him the satisfaction of watching his stupid, sexy video. just because you knew that he knew that you couldn’t resist the temptation. still, your would rather sever your own fingers before you would reach for the pause button.

Hal groans on screen, rolling his mop of unruly, tawny hair around on his shoulders, as his thumb traces the shape of his frenulum, and his tongue lists outward to wet his lips before he inhales, sharply. “I can’t stand bein’ away from you, baby girl,” and, of course, the classic Hal Jordan charm starts to come out. “So, I’m thinking about you being here with me. How I’d have you sitting pretty, right here between my knees—“ the camera shifts, gliding down until it was perched right where he says he wants you. you can almost imagine the constructs he’s using to give you such a perfect POV shot as the swirl from his power ring, and hold the camera steady at a height close to your own when you’re on your knees. Hal caresses the swollen, red tip of his cock, bracing the balls of his feet on the floor to push up a little with his hips, creating a hypnotic undulation akin to the rhythm he likes to fuck you to, only this time his cock glides through the entrance provided by his own palm, and he grunts in approval, the specter of a curse upon his parted lips. “You’d look so fucking pretty, like a little angel, waiting to give my cock a kiss.”

his voice was low and husky, just like you liked it, and when his hand slid down the thick column of his shaft, he used said grip to angle the tip closer to the lens, as if he were going to swipe it against your lips. you felt your stomach do a steep loop, and found your mouth watering. if you truly were there with him, it would’ve opened, and willingly accepted his girth for you to suck on, like you had so many times before.

“I miss your warm, wet mouth, baby…” Hal murmurs, his hazel eyes heavily lidded. “The way you take me in.” you could tell by the dreamy expression he wore that he was deep in his fantasy, seeing you there, sucking his cock. it deepened the red in his cheeks, and his lower lip curled in as his teeth sank into it, suppressing a loud moan into a sultry rumble in his chest as he pumped his cock. “You’re so good at sucking my cock, like those pretty lips were just made to wrap around me and blow…”

you felt warm all over, and soaked between the thighs. you couldn’t believe how erotic this was— huddled in the break room watching your man get off on video for you. your body was begging for attention, some way to relieve the pressure in your core, so you slipped a hand under the waistband of your uniform to press your first, two fingers against your pulsing button through your panties. it didn’t help. if anything, you only got hornier. if anyone were to walk in right now, you’d be beyond screwed. but, right now you didn’t care. all you cared about was rubbing against your cunny and the sounds Hal was making as he, too pleasured himself. “Oh, Hal…” you whispered, feeling the damp patch from your panties start to soak through and wet your fingers. you elicit a soft whimper, rubbing more fiercely, pressing your back to the fridge to keep yourself steady.

“Fuck,” Hal curses louder, hips bucking forward as he ruts into his own, slick hand in a greedy rhythm that could only mean one thing that he soon confirms, “I’m about to fucking cum for you, baby… you wanna watch me blow my load right now?” though you know he can’t see you, you can’t help but nod eagerly, your breath coming out in furious little puffs as you strum yourself. “Oh, fuck, here it comes, baby!”

Hal cumming has always been one of your favorite things to watch, especially times like this when you had a front row seat to the action. his whole body moves in an orchestra of pleasure, each muscle writhing and tightening beneath his flushed skin, especially his abdomen, which dances to the hurried rhythm of his ragged breathing. his hips rock forward as he eagerly chases his relief, and when caught, he erupts with a broken yowl of your name. translucent streamers celebrate his coming undone in spurts from his furiously red tip. the first shooting upward in a long, thin rope. the second has a significantly shorter arc, and the third, until he is squeezing just below the head, milking out the final, beading droplets, huffing and puffing, staring down at his own satisfied cock.

you were still playing with yourself, and had almost reached your own finish line when there’s a knock. for a moment, your heartbeat thunders against your ribs, and it takes you several, breathless seconds to realize that it was coming from the video. a deep, booming voice then calls out to your lover. “Hey, Jordan! Let’s go!” Hal flashes the camera a sheepish grin, one so cute that you nearly croon.

“Yeah, yeah, be right out.” he answers, before tucking away his twitching, soft cock back into his skin-tight suit. “Sorry to cut the playtime short,” he grabs the phone, now and whispers to it, “but, ya know, I gotta go save the universe. I know you’re probably so pissed at me for bothering you at work, huh? Watching me, your little pussy is probably drenched right now, and you’ll have to suffer for the rest of the day without relief. Poor, little baby girl. But just know, the second I get home, I’m going to make it up to you.” Hal chuckles, his voice dropping to a husky whisper right by the speaker, as if he were whispering a sultry secret right in your ear. “Because I’m going to pin your legs up by your head and eat your sweet cunt for hours, until you just can’t take my tongue anymore. Love you, baby girl.”

[album-tourney]

Round 1 match ups

Deny Defend Depose by Joe Devito - Todos Juntos by Los Jaivas

Union Maid by the Almanac Singers - Color in your Cheeks by the Mountain Goats

II: The road Giveth by RENT STRIKE - Two Headed Boy by Neutral Milk Hotel

For What It’s Worth by Buffalo Springfield - I'm not a good person by Pat the Bunny

I ain't Marching Anymore by Phil Ochs - Ballad of a Wobbly by David Rovics

Do you believe in magic by the lovin spoonful - Let the Mystery Be by Iris Demont

California Dreamin by the Mama's and the Papa's - I'm a Believer by The Monkees

Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen - A Song for a Computer Programmer by Cricket!

Blackbird by the Beatles - The Gambler by Kenny Rogers

Feed the Machine by Poor Man's Poison - Curses by the Crane Wives

Big Rock Candy Mountain by Harry McClintock - Pure Obsession by Mirabai Kukathas

Closer to Fine by the Indigo Girls - I want wind to blow, the microphones

War isn't Murder by Jesse Welles - Delta Dawn by Tanya Tucker

Place to Be by Nick Drake - The Wrote and Writ by Johnny Flynn

Time in a Bottle By Jim Croce - Ohio by Neil Young

Little Lion Man by Mumford and Sons - Space Girl by Shirley Collins

A Horse with No Name by America - Fuck it by Days N Daze

The Galway Girl by Sharon Shannon and Steve Earle - The Chain by Fleetwood Mac

Heave Away by the Fables - Stick Season by Noah Kahan

Rule #4 Fish in a Birdcage by Fish in a Birdcage - Your Heart is a Muscle the Size Of Your fist by Ramshackle Glory

War on the Workers by Anne Feeney - The Funeral by Band of Horses

Blister in the Sun by the Violent Femmes - Lyndon Johnson Told the Nation by Tom Paxton

Season of the Witch by Donovan - I’m against the government by Defiance, Ohio

Everybody's Talkin' by Harry Nilsson - Kill the Boy Band by She/Her/Hers

Me and my Bobby Mcgee by Janis Joplin - O Valencia by the Decemberists

Wayward Prodigal by Cora Reef - The War Racket by Buffy Sainte-Marie

The Times they are a changing by Bob Dylan - Miracle of Life by Bright eyes

At Seventeen by Janis Ian - Little Boxes by Malvina Reynolds

I am a Union Woman by Bobbie McGee - Electricity by Sister Wife Sex Strike

Annie's Song by John Denver - Roll On, Columbia, Roll On by the Highway Men

Puff the Magic Dragon by Peter Paul and Mary - Solidarity Forever by Utah Phillipps

I'm Gonna Be an Engineer by Peggy Seegar - Follow Me up to Carlow by the Young Dubliners

Take Me to Church By Hozier - 32 Flavors by Ani Difranco

Fast Car by Tracy Chapman - Murder in the City by the Avett Brother

Mrs. Robinson By Simon and Garfunkel - The Chemical Worker's Song by Great Big Sea

The Fox by Nickel Creek - Oak & Ash & Thorn by The Longest Johns

The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald By Gordon Lightfoot - Strangers by Apes of the State

American Pie by Don McLean - Our House by Crosby, Stills, Nash, And Young

Everything I own by Bread - Fire and Rain by James Taylor

The Trolley Problem by Windborne - Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison

Where have all the flowers gone by Pete Seeger - Dream a Little Dream of Me by Cass Elliot

Glad to be Gay by Tom Robinson Band - The Battle of New Orleans by Johnny Horton

Vienna by Billy Joel - Cats in the Cradle by Harry Chapman

One Kind of People by Amigo the Devil - Brave as a Noun by AJJ

Every Town will Celebrate by Mischief Brew - Wild World by Cat Stevens

Plastic Jesus by Tia Blake - Ho Hey by the Lumineers

Ballad of Ho Chi Min by Ewan MacColl - City of New Orleans by Arlo Guthrie

Loose Lips by Kimya Dawson - Excursion Around the Bay by Great Big Sea

Who would Jesus Bomb by Jordan Snart - Rhododendron Honey by Leslie Fish

Hungry Dog on the street by the Taxpayers - The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down by The Band

Mr. Tambourine Man by the Byrds - Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen

You're So Vain by Carly Simon - Ooh La La by the Faces

Budapest by George Ezra - Paradise by John Prine

Tear the Facists Down by Woody Guthrie - House of the Rising Sun by the Animals

One Great City by the Weakerathans - Diamonds and Rust by Joan Baez

Bread and Roses by Judy Collins - Angel From Montgomery by Bonnie Raitt

March of the Jobless Corps by Daniel Kahn - There is Power in a Union by Billy Bragg

What a time to be alive by Matt Press - Rhinestone Cowboy by Glen Campbell

Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford - All The Trees of the Field Will Clap Their Hands by Sufjan Stevens?

Not Yet/Love Run by the Amazing Devil - Ain't No Sunshine by Bill Withers

Tom's Diner by Suzanne Vega - It's too Late by Carole King

Hurt by Johnny Cash - Big Yellow Taxi by Joni Mitchell

Jolene by Dolly Parton - Have you ever seen the rain by Creedence Clearwater Revival

I'd work for Free by Blake Rouse - You're Dead by Norma Tanega

[eye-of-yelough]

okay. new ocs, the trio of cunts. info.

pedophilia mentions incoming

first guy: (Jordan Seamus) Turner. picture a teddy bear, that’s what he looks like. he has a daughter, Lola. he was 15 when he got her mama pregnant. Jacqueline Corbin. she was… older. you should know: this was a nonwhite teen boy in the 80s, he didn’t even process what happened as rape until months later, and once he did, he knew no one would care. they stayed together, left their small midwestern town with a couple of thousand from his parents’ savings account, and travelled bonny and clyde style, weighed down by a baby bump, and then an actual baby, and shitloads of drugs and mutual cheating, and terrible, terrible fights.

as soon as she crossed the line the last time, Turner finally executed his plan to ditch Jacqueline - in the middle of their next stick up job. and down she went to the clink for armed robbery. she got out early on good behaviour, she went back in before she could track them down. framed this time, Turner had been counting down the days, he was ready for her.

this is all backstory, btw. prologue stuff. the story begins when Lola is 15, and Turner is 30. 1999. he is, somewhat ironically, a bounty hunter now, although he spends more time in the business side of things than in the field. this 🤏 close to starting his own agency.

on one of his rare field excursions, he meets our third cunt. Vivien “Skin” Guerrero. 22, firstborn son of a hispanic cartel family and older brother of Monroe, both belonging to @stabknives :) Skin fucked off, not necessarily to get away from the crime, but to carve his own bloody fortune, arrogant cunt that he is. totally not a daddy issues thing. he’s doing just fine, thank you. ignore that he can never keep anyone around. or alive. it’s fine. home always felt too crowded and he was a bit of a black sheep anyway. lone wolf isn’t too far of a jump for him. he always liked animals. Turner and Skin end up chasing the same bail jumper. Skin isn’t a bounty hunter he just wants this guy dead real bad. although it’s acceptable in the bounty hunting business, sometimes unavoidable, Turner prides himself on never having eliminated a target. awkward.

how this becomes a fucked up sort-of love story, who knows. they don’t. in my head i’m picturing this like a film. maybe 2 or 3 films. bring back late 90s-early 2000s movie trilogies! genre wise it’s sort of a pulpy spaghetti western but, darker, i guess.

and with gratuitous violence and sex, of course.

[minthandsoap]

Marie and Jordan go to the Beach!

600 words

The sun peeked over the horizon, painting the sky in hues of pink and orange as Jordan navigated the winding roads leading to the coastline. Marie sat beside them in the front passenger seat, her excitement easily seen by the smile on her face, as the salty scent of the sea teased her senses. Jordan decided to sport out their Cadillac convertible for today’s excursion. When they pulled up in the car to pick up Marie, she was very surprised. Excited yet surprised. She somehow didn’t know that they even owned such a nice car. On the other hand, Jordan seemed entirely nonchalant about the impressive vehicle they possessed, as if owning it was merely a matter of fact.

“Are we almost there?” Marie asked, craning her neck to catch a glimpse of the ocean getting bigger and bigger as they got closer.

“Almost, just a few more minutes,” Jordan replied, a smile playing on their lips as they glanced at Marie’s eager expression.

Marie decided to dress for the sunny day. She wore a simple yet charming yellow sundress, that reached just above her knees. Golden sandals to match and her hair up in a loose bun. And Jordan, wearing a white tee and yellow swim shorts (Marie insisted they matched with her wanting to look as “couply as possible” so she can take cute pictures. Jordan didn’t mind though, knowing that they secretly enjoyed that they looked “coupley” too.) They had sunglasses on, the type of sunglasses where you can’t see their eyes no matter how hard you tried or how close you were to them. They insisted to Marie they had to wear them– to maintain some level of ‘cool’ and ‘mystery.’ Marie didn’t get it but went along with it anyways.

As they approached, the rhythmic sound of crashing waves grew louder, a sound that welcomed them to the beach. Jordan parked the car, and Marie practically leaped out, her eyes wide in awe as she took in the vast expanse of sand and water. She ran ahead, too excited to wait for Jordan to get their stuff from the car.

“It’s beautiful,” she gasped, a smile spreading across her face.

Jordan grinned, feeding off Marie’s excitement. “C’mon, let’s go explore,” they said, taking her hand as they headed toward the shoreline.

********

The sand was cool beneath their feet as they strolled along the edge of the water. Marie giggled as the gentle waves tickled her toes, sending shivers of delight up her spine. Seagulls soared overhead, adding to the picturesque scene.

“Have you ever been to a beach before?” Jordan asked, being able to look down at her while in their male form, watching Marie with an adoring gaze.

Marie shook her head, her eyes still fixed on the mesmerizing dance of the waves. “Just once,” she confessed, a touch of nostalgia in her voice. “Before my parents… we had gone to the beach for a family day. Though, it started pouring rain as soon as we got there. We left as fast as we arrived,” Marie chuckled sheepishly.

“Well we gotta make this the best beach date ever then huh?,” Jordan teased, pulling Marie into a spontaneous twirl. Marie giggled when she finally landed on their chest. Feeling her excitement returning once again, she quickly yelled “Let’s go!” before grabbing Jordan’s hand again, pulling them closer to the water.

*******

They laughed, the joy of the moment lifting their spirits higher. Marie’s laughter echoed along the shore, a sound that filled Jordan’s heart with warmth. Truthfully, Jordan never cared for the beach. It was fine, nothing spectacular they always thought. Every time they’d go with their family it was too hot, too crowded, and just a bit too beachy. But the second Marie mentioned wanting to go to the beach for the first time to them, the forgot the reasons why they didn’t care for it.

After a while of walking (and Marie excitedly pointing out and collecting every pretty seashell she finds), they found a cozy spot on the sand and settled down, watching the sun descend lower into the sky. Jordan had packed a small picnic, complete with sandwiches, fruit, and sodas they got from a vending machine on campus.

“This is amazing, Jordan,” Marie smiled softly, sitting crisscrossed on the picnic blanket. She picked up a strawberry, taking a bite from it. “Thank you for bringing me here.”

Jordan beamed happy from the praise Marie gave them. Shifting into their female form, they crawled to lay next to her, placing their head on Marie’s lap. “I’m glad you’re enjoying it. Felt like we both deserved a break and just have time to enjoy life.” Marie smiled down at them, giving them a quick kiss on the lips.

They chatted more than they ate, and well, Marie insisted to feed Jordan a strawberry like she’s seen done in so so many romance movies. Jordan found it corny but still let her do it anyways (they just couldn’t resist the urge to nip her finger, knowing the type of response they’d get back)

They spent the day building sandcastles, chasing seagulls, and collecting seashells. Marie’s laughter was infectious, and Jordan couldn’t help but feel a sense of contentment wash over them as they watched Marie marvel at the beauty around her.

As the sun continued its descent, painting the sky in vivid shades of pink and gold, Marie took Jordan’s hand and led them toward the water’s edge. With the waves lapping gently at their feet, they stood there, watching the sun dip below the horizon, casting a golden glow across the sea.

*******

“It’s like a painting,” Marie whispered, her eyes fixated on the breathtaking sight.

“Yeah, and you’re the most beautiful part of it,” Jordan said softly, turning to gaze at Marie, their heart overflowing with affection.

“You’re so corny, oh my god! I can’t believe you just said that!” Marie couldn’t help but laugh.

“Don’t act like you don’t love it,” Jordan wiggled their eyebrows teasingly.

Marie could only smile at them, leaning down to pull them in for a soft kiss. “Yeah, I do love it.”

They sat there, Jordan’s head resting on Marie’s shoulder, taking in the serene beauty of the moment, each lost in their own thoughts yet connected by the experience.

As the sky darkened and the stars emerged, they began packing up, albeit reluctantly, sad that they’d had to soon resume their stressful lives of being college students. Still, they left happier than when they came. Marie finally being able to say she had been to a beach and having an amazing time. And Jordan, whose new favorite place to be (besides Marie’s bed) is the beach.

[the-outer-topic]

1950 1218 on the 'Ten' - Jim Jordan

NORTH MEETS SOUTH when two historic rail-mates, the “1218” and the “Tenn” bridge, form a striking partnership of classic train regalia, as depicted by Chattanooga’s own train artist, Jim Jordan.The “1218” steam engine (Class A 2-6-6-4) was built in the Norfolk & Western Roanoke Shops in 1943 during World War II at a cost of $163,872.00. After 16 years of service life pulling fast freight in the Ohio and West Virginia region, the “1218” was retired at Crewe, Virginia. Shortly thereafter, the engine was scheduled to be cut up for scrap. But fortunately, after several exchanges of ownership, the “1218” journeyed instead to the Roanoke Transportation Museum in 1970. Five years later the engine’s trek continued to the Steam Shops of Southern Railway in Birmingham, Alabama, where it was completely rehabilitated.On March 26, 1987, the “1218” hit the rails again as the biggest member of Norfolk Southern steam fleet. It is currently running scenic tourist excursions throughout much of the Southeast.

THE TEN

Once only a primitive Civil War crossing over the Tennessee River, a double track bridge with vertical lift was designed and constructed by the American Bridge Company in 1911, just north of the city of Chattanooga. Commonly called the “Ten” by railroaders, the bridge’s total length is 1800;, stands 170' from normal water level, and has a unique “open in” draw span of 310' in length which raises vertically using large counter weights and cables.This artist’s love of trains compelled him to use this particular scene of the “1218” crossing the “Ten” which is situated just below the TVA-Chickamauga Dam in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

[theuniversitychallengereview]

The Jackal

Last week I promised you an intro based on the ‘CJ Does the Jackal’ scene from the West Wing.

No doubt you have all been on tenterhooks in anticipation of this, so I will delay no further…

A bit of background, AKA:

Intro to the Intro

The West Wing is a TV show about a fictional Presidential administration. In this particular episode, they have finally managed to secure the nomination of their preferred candidate to the Supreme Court.

This was a multi-episode struggle, so understandably everyone is pretty pleased, and they are having a bit of a party in The West Wing (ooh, it’s the name of the show!).

Everyone is spread around different rooms, chatting and drinking and revelling in their political success, but whispers of an upcoming event start drawing them all together.

CJ is going to do the Jackal…

CJ’s doing the Jackal…

The Jackal…

The Jackal…

As viewers, we are led to wonder what this could possibly be — is she going to impersonate a Jackal? Is it code for something even more outrageous? Why are they all so excited and converging on her like they’re about to witness something as scandalously titillating as The Entertainment from Infinite Jest?

No, instead we see her lip-syncing with almost zero energy to The Jackal, by Ronny Jordan feat. Dana Bryant.

If this had been on Ru Paul’s Drag Race the Internet would have broken from the sheer lack of slay. Cries of ‘Noooo, Queen!’, would abound. The level of charisma is almost purposefully non-existent, but all the other characters are losing their minds over it.

‘Don’t talk to me during the Jackal’, says Toby, sanctifying the experience further.

Usually, when a piece of media teases something as monumentally mind-blowing as The Jackal, they don’t show it to you. They instead show restraint and maintain the mystery, because whatever they could show would never be able to live up to the hype they have built for it.

There is a reason that Infinite Jest never tells us what happens in The Entertainment (a film so engrossing that anyone who watches it dies of addictive bliss), or that Gavin and Stacey never explicates what happened on the Fishing Trip (an ill-fated excursion into a storm).

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Trying to explain them removes the intrigue — when these things exist in the realm of speculation they are far more compelling.

The Jackal demonstrates why it is sometimes best to go against the ‘show, don’t tell’ maxim of storytelling.

Onto the episode, which was between Cardiff and St Andrews.

Here’s your first starter for ten.

Buffet-Mogel kicks things off with a rapid buzz of the Count of Monte Cristo, winning a bonus set on island-based animals. They are perhaps harshly penalised for saying Tasman devil instead of Tasmanian devil.

Rosas extends St Andrews’ lead with Gibraltar, before Tarsala gets Cardiff off the mark with masala. She stumbles a little over the word, as if realising in the moment how similar it is to her own name when Tilling announces her.

Gilbert closes the gap further with the picture starter, and gives Cardiff the lead with Japan on the next buzzer question.

Holm extends this with Rossini, and the Welsh side are on a roll now. Boyling becomes the fourth member of their team to take a starter with Gamma.

Skerrett wins the music bonuses for St Andrews with mahjong on the replacement starter. They don’t know any of them, and Rajan chides them as if listening to any music not from this era makes them culturally vacuous.

Capell goes for the obvious guess of The Turner Prize on a question about an art prize won by someone British, winning St Andrews a bonus set on countries which have a different starting letter in English and German.

They dilly-dally a little on the second of these, prompting Rajan to say, ‘Hurry up and give yourselves a chance of a high score.’ However, at this point, they are a mere 15 points behind, with more than 5 minutes left in the episode, and indeed they took the lead on the very next question.

They don’t hold it for long though, because Holm and Cardiff tied them with base on the following starter, before Tarsala stole the lead with Inuit.

Skerrett managed to bring St Andrews back level, but Cardiff didn’t give them another opening, claiming the last three starters and romping to a misleadingly comfortable win.

St Andrews 145–200 Cardiff

St Andrews will most likely return as a high-scoring loser as Rajan had encouraged, as all three losing teams from the final three episodes would need to beat their score to push them out.

Cardiff enter the second round as a very well-rounded team, their eleven starters being almost equally distributed among all four team members.

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Chapter Twenty (Part 2)

We bike down to the beach together at the warmest part of the day, and because there are only three bicycles, one for Claire and each of her parents, Jude and I decide to share. We take a wobbly ride down the road, all cracked tarmac and chunks of loose rock as I balance on the handlebars. I feel free with the wind in my hair, and I’m reminded of the night that he took me to the abandoned church years ago, a bike ride I was almost sure for several moments that I wouldn’t survive. Jude isn’t like that anymore. He’s careful with me as though I’m something precious he’s afraid to break, and the only time he takes his hands off the handlebars is to join me as I stick both my fingers up at a car full of men who wolf whistle at Claire. We shout obscenities at them in every language we know, but I don’t think that anybody knows anything sufficiently offensive in Greek.

When the sea opens up ahead of us along the coastal road I think I might start to cry. It’s like I’m in a film. Irish waters are a different blue to this. They’re greener, murkier and foamier, beautiful in their own wild and dramatic way, but this slice of the Mediterranean is so clear that I can see the pale sand at the very bottom and a shoal of fish that swims around a small sea stack like the fluid stroke of a brush. 

“Woah, don’t lean like that,” Jude warns me. “I’ll lose control and hurl us over the cliffs.” I stare ahead instead to where Claire and Shane swerve down the slope of the road and into the heart of Pissouri village, with its white brick walls and red slate roofs, where the beach opens up ahead of us like the doors of a cathedral. It’s so achingly beautiful that I could fall to my knees and pray to it. 

Before I even unroll my towel I am stripping myself down to my swimming togs and running towards the sea like it’s calling me home. “Bit eager,” I hear Shane comment as I go, but I don’t care. I am straight in, head under the turquoise water, my fingers digging into the snow white sand on the seafloor and I watch the interesting shapes and colours of the diffused light until the salt stings my eyes too much and I need to come up for air. 

“Jesus,” Claire is saying to me, up to her thighs and no further. “You really went for it, girl. It’s a bit cold.”

“It’s lovely,” I whip wet hair away from my face and spit salt water down my chin. I feel like my enthusiasm is a bit ferocious, considering none of the locals on the beach are swimming, but I don’t really care. I wade in until the sea laps around my chin and I have to stand all the way up on the tips of my toes to touch the bottom while Jude pulls his t-shirt off and dashes to join me. At the same moment, Shane tosses a ball at him far too hard and it flies over his head and lands somewhere close to me. “I have it,” I call out, and toss to Jude, who again, misses it, falling sideways into the water with a dramatic slap in his attempt to snatch it from the air. He surfaces glossy and sleek like a dolphin with the ball in his hand, and he tosses it to Claire who shrieks when it skims the surface and sprays cold water up her torso. 

“Let me get all the way in before getting me all wet! I’m not ready.” And then Shane comes out of nowhere with an arm hooked on her waist and dunks her in like he’s baptising her in the river Jordan. I laugh until my stomach hurts, and while she’s spluttering with outrage and Shane is experiencing instant regret and profusely apologising, I think seriously about saying something soft and emotional about how happy all three of them make me and how glad I am to be here with them. I don’t have a chance to because the ball comes for me next and I have to abandon my sentimental side to catch it. 

An hour later, Jude and I dry off in the sun while Shane and Claire head off on an excursion to locate some bottled water. I watch them going for ages, hand in hand, laughing and bumping off one another like they’ve just started going out, not like a couple that’s approaching their fourth year together. 

“They’re so happy together lately.” I say, flipping over on my towel to get some midday heat on the backs of my legs. 

“No need to sound so accusatory.” Jude chuckles. 

“I’m not, it’s just an observation. They’ve been so loved up the last few weeks, it’s just a pretty stark contrast after the months on end they spent arguing in the kitchen.”

“I guess they’ve just worked it out. I’m happy for them.”

“Yeah but I’m just curious about what’s changed all of a sudden. I wish they’d just tell us.”

“Well, they will in their own time, I’m sure.” He says, and picks up the can of suncream. “Do you want me to get your back? It’s been like two hours since you last put it on.”

“God, you’re so attentive.” I say. 

“Again with the accusations,” He quips, and sprays it onto the small of my back. My eyes flutter closed at the sensation of his hand on my skin. “He’s always been obsessed with her anyway,” He continues. “I’m not that surprised that he’s compromised for her, I really think he’d do anything if it meant keeping her forever.”

“You think that’s what’s happened? He’s compromised?”

“He’s finishing his degree, right? Isn’t that a compromise?”

“What if she’s compromised?”

He moves to the skin between my shoulder blades, “What would that involve?”

“Dunno,” I tug my lip thoughtfully between my teeth, “Shane just seems too happy about finishing up that course, it made him so unhappy, and he’s just so stubborn,” I peer at Jude, “Do you think you’d give up on your dreams for a girl?”

“Hm,” A line comes between his eyebrows. “Depends on what dreams and what girl.”

“What’s your dream right now?” He sprays sun cream onto my upper thighs and I move quickly to rub it in before he can. 

“Work-wise?”

“Yeah.”

“You know,” He sighs and leans back into his towel with a distant look out over the sea, “I’ve been thinking more and more about getting into film after college.”

“Film?” I echo, surprised. 

“Mm, like, my degree could open up some possibilities in things like props and practical effects, and honestly I really really like the sound of that. It seems like something with real purpose. I’d love all of that stuff, I’ve just been researching so much about it and watching all of these videos about the process,” He looks at me and his eyes are dancing, “You know, like the way that they make all of those specialty objects for Wes Anderson movies, I like to imagine myself doing that, I’d be so good at it. I’m so detail oriented, it just seems perfect.”

I kind of feel bad asking him my next question because he seems so thrilled by the idea of his future, but the whole point of this conversation is the ultimatum, “Would you give that up for a woman?”

“It depends if she would ask.”

“Hypothetically, she would.”

“Is this woman you?”

I pause. “I don’t think I’d ask that of you.”

“Hypothetically.”

“Yeah, okay, this woman is me then. And I’m asking you to give up your Hollywood practical effects dream and come and live with me in Tullamore and get a job in the local insurance firm.”

‘Then yeah, I would.”

“Really?”

“I wouldn’t be thrilled about it, but yeah, I mean, if that’s what you really wanted from me then I’d probably do it.”

“Wow.”

“Am I being too intense?”

“A bit.”

He shrugs. “Maybe I wouldn’t then. It’s an extreme scenario anyway, I really don’t think you’re going to move back to Tullamore and expect me to become an insurance broker.”

“No,” I agree, “I’m definitely not going to do that. There’s no art scene there anyway, unless I ran some sad art gallery in the town that sells boring paintings of sunflowers in big white jugs and cards made by kids in the local primary schools.”

“So realistically, where are you going? What’s the compromise?’

“London,” I say, and the word slips from my lips too easily, a dead giveaway to the fact that I’ve thought about this before. Extensively. “I don’t know. I’ve always wanted to live there, it sounds so exciting.”

“I bet there’s a great art scene.”

“Exactly,” I turn over to face him, and my hand reaches out to clutch on and help him to understand how much I want this. Hypothetically. “I just want somewhere bigger, and better, where you’ll never see the same person twice, not on the street or the bus or the tube, it’s just so fluid and dynamic. I’m obsessed with the idea of being unknown, and yet having this incredible space to create, surrounded by other amazing artists, and there’d be so much to do, I’d never ever be bored. I could go to exhibitions and plays and gigs every night of the week. I would be fabulous… But that’s not the point,” I add self-consciously, “If I wanted to move to London, would you give up your dream to come with me?”

“Still yes, but I wouldn’t have to give up my dream to go to London. I could do the film stuff there.”

Wild, unfettered excitement swells inside me and bursts into a million tiny stars in my chest. “You could,” I realise. “We could both be happy there.”

“Uh huh.”

“Am I being too intense now?”

“I like intense,” He splits into a grin and we squeeze each other’s hands, and I realise that all of the things that frightened me about him are slowly dissolving, bit by bit. The fear that he will hurt me, disappoint me, leave me behind, if there is any truth of promise now to the expression on his face, I’m suddenly certain that he won’t do any of those things. “For the record, if it was Tullamore I’d be happy too.”

I roll my eyes, “My God, you wouldn’t, why say these things. Nobody is happy there. I can’t even imagine it, you’d be a complete anomaly.”

“I might visit one day and love it, you never know.”

I have an invasive thought of him standing in the low-ceilinged living room of my parents house and shaking hands with my father. I shudder. As though reading my thoughts, Jude says, “Have you told your parents about me?”

“What? No, of course not,” I say, flipping back onto my front. “I don’t tell them things about my personal life.”

“Why not?”

“Because they’d start trying to find out things about you, and it’s none of their business. I just like to keep things separate, and like, something about having a romantic relationship seems deeply embarrassing. I don’t want them to know that I kiss.”

He laughs, “You’re so interesting.”

“Do your parents know about me?” 

“Of course, you’ve been in their house about twenty times in the last month.”

“Yes but never while they’ve been home.”

“My sister has a big mouth, she tells my mother that I’ve had a girl in my room every evening between six and eight PM.”

My face burns, “Oh God, I bet Colette thinks I’m some sort of hussy.”

“She doesn’t, I’ve told her that I’ve met someone really special and that she means a lot to me, and she’s confused, because I’ve told her that you’re not actually my girlfriend, we just hang out, but like, in a non-platonic way.”

“Hm. Yes.” I mutter. 

“And I’m like, yeah, fair, that part confuses me too, but it’s alright because I get to make out with her on my bed for like two hours and sometimes she lets me put my hands up her top.”

I am horrified, “You don’t.”

“No, of course I don’t,” He snorts. “What kind of fucked up thing would that be to say to my mother?”

In the distance, I spot Shane and Claire coming back from the store. Shane has a big two litre bottle of water tucked underneath his arm, but they’ve taken a pit stop to furiously kiss underneath a sun umbrella. I look at the sea cliffs instead, lit up the colour of honey and dotted with patches of dried brush. “Do you think I’m stupid for not being your girlfriend?”

“No, I don’t.”

“At times I think I am.”

“What difference does it make, Evie, it’s just a title.”

“Mm.”

“I think you’re a little afraid of doing things that go against your own personal script, though. I think you don’t like the idea of being a girlfriend, because you’ve never had to do it before, but it’s fine. What we’re doing feels like the same thing, you can call it what you want to call it.” A wounded look comes over his face. “Unless you’re actually not, like, committed to this and you’re currently seeing other people at the same time.”

“What? No, I’m not, when would I even have time? Are you?”

“Obviously no. It wouldn’t exactly be fair, and it would negate the whole STI test, wouldn’t it? If I was just hooking up with other women.”

“You got a test done?”

“Yeah and, oh, I forgot to tell you, I have everything.”

“Everything?”

“All of the STIs. I have the full deck.”

“Oh, crazy, me too,” We join hands. “We’re so riddled.”

“It’s worth pointing out that I’m actually clean,” He says with some worry, as though I might in some universe actually believe that he has all of the STIs. “Do with that what you will.”

“Oh, yeah. Cool. Nice,” I say, and turn my face the other way to hide this new blush that’s crept up. 

“Yeah,” He says, “Nice.” 

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✏️ What is your fave fic from another writer?

In wrestling? Everything I've read from Drea @shes-a-voodoo-child ever; the starstuckness has faded, but the admiration remains. She's the reason I'm even writing for wrestle fandom/am on Tumblr, even! I am also really fond of @spaghettisaurusrex, @puzzle-paradigm, and whoever got me for the TCE's fics in the shadowboxverse, @fang-revives' FinJay fic about them as YLs (the one where they "train" alone together a lot before Jay leaves on excursion), and - out of left field deep cut! - this one Chad Gable/Jason Jordan omegaverse fic from years ago that was really, really good.

🤔 What’s one genre you’ve never written that you’d like to try?

I wanna do an all out magic is a thing urban fantasy story one day. Just need a good premise...

🎶 What music do you listen to when you write?

None! It tends to distract me more often than not, and when it doesn't...well, I'm not exactly listening to the music then!

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The Ultimate Guide to Luxury Beach Destinations in the Middle East

The Middle East offers some of the world's most luxurious beach destinations, combining stunning natural beauty with first-class service and accommodations. From the tranquil waters of the UAE's coastline to the historic shores of Jordan's Aqaba, there's no shortage of premium options. Among these, Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt stands out as a pinnacle of luxury beach holidays.

Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt: A Sanctuary of Luxury

Nestled at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, Sharm el Sheikh is a destination synonymous with luxury. Known for its sheltered sandy beaches, clear waters, and vibrant coral reefs, it offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. The area is renowned for its world-class resorts, spas, and golf courses, where service and elegance meet the serenity of the Red Sea. Those seeking a truly opulent experience can find detailed recommendations and exclusive offers at Luxury holidays Sharm el Sheikh Egypt.

Dubai, UAE: Opulence on Every Shore

Dubai is well-known for its architectural wonders and extravagant lifestyle. Its beaches, such as JBR and Kite Beach, offer luxurious beach club facilities where visitors can sunbathe, swim, and even ski on artificial waves. The city’s coastal hotels are among the most lavish in the world, providing guests with unmatched views, private beaches, and sumptuous dining options.

Aqaba, Jordan: Historical Luxury

Aqaba offers a unique blend of history and luxury. This Jordanian city not only provides access to the beautiful Red Sea but also serves as a gateway to the ancient city of Petra. Luxury resorts in Aqaba cater to those who appreciate both modern comforts and the allure of ancient civilizations, offering guided tours, diving excursions, and exclusive waterfront relaxation.

Muscat, Oman: Tranquil and Traditional

Muscat, with its dramatic mountain backdrop and clear blue waters, offers a more tranquil approach to luxury. The city's resorts emphasize traditional Omani hospitality and feature architectural elements that reflect the region’s cultural heritage. Muscat is ideal for those who want to unwind in a setting that feels secluded and steeped in tradition.

Travelers seeking luxury beach holidays in the Middle East have several enticing options, but Sharm el Sheikh remains a jewel in the region’s crown. Its blend of natural beauty, high-end accommodations, and commitment to service makes it an ideal destination for those looking to indulge in a luxury beach holiday.

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  Sharm El Sheikh Tours  

  Sharm El Sheikh Tours  often include visits to the stunning Ras Mohammed National Park, known for its vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life. Tourists can also explore the bustling Naama Bay, which offers a lively atmosphere with its array of shops, restaurants, and nightlife. Additionally, the historic St. Catherine's Monastery, located at the foot of Mount Sinai, is a must-see landmark for those interested in history and culture.

To ensure a comfortable travel experienceCairo Tours From Sharm El Sheikh By Plane , consider packing light and bringing essentials like a neck pillow and noise-canceling headphones for the flight. Dress in layers to accommodate changes in temperature and keep a refillable water bottle handy to stay hydrated. Additionally, plan your itinerary in advance to make the most of your time in Cairo without feeling rushed.

Glass Boat Trips from Sharm el Sheikh These excursions offer a unique opportunity to witness the vibrant underwater world of the Red Sea without getting wet. Passengers can marvel at the colorful coral reefs and a diverse array of marine life, including exotic fish, sea turtles, and even the occasional dolphin. It's an unforgettable experience that showcases the natural beauty hidden beneath the waves.

Luxor Trips From Sharm El Sheikh are a popular choice for travelers seeking to explore the ancient wonders of Egypt. These trips offer a chance to visit iconic sites such as the Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, and Luxor Temple. With guided tours and comfortable transportation, visitors can immerse themselves in the rich history and culture of this fascinating region.

Mount Sinai and St. Catherine Tours From Sharm El Sheikh offer a unique opportunity to explore some of the most sacred sites in Egypt. Visitors can witness the stunning sunrise from the summit of Mount Sinai and visit the historic monastery of St. Catherine, all while enjoying breathtaking views of the surrounding desert landscape.

Petra Tour from Sharm by Cruise is a full-day excursion that includes a scenic boat ride along the Red Sea, followed by a bus journey to the ancient city of Petra in Jordan. Once in Petra, you will have the opportunity to explore the famous archaeological site, including the iconic Treasury and Royal Tombs.

Ras Mohammed Snorkeling Tours from Sharm El sheikh offer a unique opportunity to explore the vibrant marine life and crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea. With experienced guides leading the way, you can witness colorful coral reefs, tropical fish, and maybe even some sea turtles during your snorkeling adventure.

Semi submarine seascope In sharm El Sheikh allows visitors to explore the vibrant marine life of the Red Sea without getting wet. The semi-submarine provides a unique perspective of the underwater world, making it a popular attraction for tourists of all ages. The seascope is equipped with large windows that offer unobstructed views of colorful coral reefs and various species of fish. It is a great way to experience the beauty of the Red Sea while staying dry and comfortable.

 Sharm El Sheikh To Jerusalem & Dead Sea Tour offers a unique opportunity to explore two of the most historically and culturally significant destinations in the Middle East. From the ancient ruins of Jerusalem to the healing waters of the Dead Sea, this tour provides a diverse and enriching experience for travelers seeking a deeper understanding of the region's rich history and natural wonders. Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey that will leave you with lasting memories and a newfound appreciation for these iconic destinations.

 St Catherine and Colored Canyon Tours offer a unique opportunity to explore the stunning landscapes of the Sinai Peninsula. From the towering cliffs of St. Catherine's Monastery to the vibrant hues of Colored Canyon, these tours provide an unforgettable experience for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

Embark on a thrilling adventure to Tiran Island, where you can explore vibrant coral reefs and swim alongside exotic marine life.Tiran Island Snorkeling Trip  Don't miss the chance to witness the stunning underwater world of the Red Sea on this unforgettable snorkeling trip.

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Jana Tours Delegate will pick you up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh To start Tiran Island Snorkeling Trip. This snorkeling destination is home to vibrant coral reefs. On this excursion, you will see a variety of marine creatures. You do not need to have any prior snorkeling experience to visit this unique place. Each snorkel tour begins with a briefing conducted by the crew who will make sure everyone has his/her proper snorkel equipment and provide with snorkeling tips such as clearing your mask, swimming with your fins, Lunch will be served during your tour to Tiran Island, at the end of your tour, you will be transferred to your boat, Return To Your Hotel In Sharm el sheikh.

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The magic of Taba's Fjord Bay… a destination for diving enthusiasts in Egypt

Nestled within the serene landscapes of Taba, Fjord Bay is a breathtaking natural inlet that many call a “miracle.” Its tranquil beauty and vibrant marine life have made it a magnet for divers worldwide. Located in South Sinai, Egypt, this magical site is part of many Egypt Tours for travelers seeking adventure and peace.

Fjord Bay is characterized by its mesmerizing mix of blue and green hues, often compared to the color of "sea pearls." It provides a unique diving site where Egypt Classic Tours highlight its wonders in combination with cultural experiences across the country.

Beneath the surface, divers encounter a spectacular reef at about 12 meters deep, leading into the Fjord Hole — a massive opening that reaches a depth of 24 meters. Inside, explorers are treated to stunning views of marine life, such as shimmering glass fish and silver fish. This underwater marvel is often included in Egypt Tours Package, offering tailored experiences for both novice and professional divers.

Taba’s geographic position is especially unique, connecting the borders of four countries — Egypt, Israel, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia — making it an ideal stop for culturally rich Egypt Day Tours.

Not far from Taba lies the “Fjord Banana,” a shallower 12-meter site that’s perfect for beginners. It’s part of various Egypt Day Tours from Cairo that allow travelers based in the capital to explore this underwater paradise in just a day.

The bay is also a popular choice during seasonal holidays, with Egypt Easter Tours offering festive excursions for families and solo adventurers alike.

Due to its seaside location and cruise accessibility, Egypt Shore Excursions frequently include a stop at Fjord Bay, giving travellers arriving by sea a chance to experience this submerged wonder.

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Best Desert Safari Destinations Around the World

The natural setting of desert safaris provides an ideal platform to experience adventure, culture, and untouched beauty. From exciting dune bashing to captivating beauty of a sunset over the desert, and insights into nomadic traditions, the world offers amazing deserts for adventurers and nature lovers. Let’s discover the best desert safari destination around the world where you can have unlimited adventure, get a glimpse of the region’s culture, and soak in untouched wonder.

1. Dubai, UAE – The Jewel of Desert Adventures

Visitors to the UAE consider Desert Safari Dubai to be their absolute must-visit adventure experience. Dubai presents an all-encompassing safari experience with its vast rolling dunes and a plethora of tourist amenities such as comfortable desert camps, camel tours, falconry displays, and stargazing. Desert safaris, whether it’s conducted in the morning, or evening, or overnight, you will experience exciting engagements. You can enjoy sandboarding, quad biking, and barbecue dinners accompanied by lively performances under the starry night sky.

Abu Dhabi, UAE – A More Tranquil Alternative:

There are wide differences in comparison between Dubai vs Abu Dhabi desert safari. Dubai safaris are well-advertised and fast-paced. They are apt for thrill-seekers and those who want to experience adventure and luxury. Abu Dhabi safari, on the other hand, are more inclined towards providing their guests with peaceful and private experiences focussing more on culture and nature excursions. While both these major cities in the UAE have amazing desert landscapes, choosing between a desert safari in these two cities will rest on whether you want to experience luxury and fast-paced adventure, or a serene and authentic culture.

3. Sahara Desert, Morocco – The Magic of North Africa

Among all desert safari destinations around the world, the Moroccan Sahara ranks as one of the most enchanting places. You can take camel rides across the endless dunes, camp in Berber tents, and watch the desert transforming from orange to red hues during sunset. This magical experience can be taken from the popular departure points like Merzouga and Zagora. The serene landscape of the desert, along with local music and cuisine, and interesting storytelling, A Sahara Desert safari can be the most unforgettable moments of your life. The massive golden dunes, camel caravans, and star-studded skies will make you feel like you’re in a dreamscape.

4. Wadi Rum, Jordan – The Martian Landscape

Wadi Rum is in southern Jordan, which is also called as the "Valley of the Moon" where the protected wilderness provides an extraordinary desert environment to relish adventure and nature. This destination allows visitors to drive jeeps through the valley, hike mountains made of sandstone, and spend time with traditional Bedouin tribes under a never-ending canopy of stars. This desert landscape is perfect for nature enthusiasts and photographers as it offers both a serene and magical desert adventure.

5. Namib Desert, Namibia – The Oldest Desert in the World

Namibia is home to the tallest dunes on earth called “Namib Desert.” Enjoying safari at this location is incomparable. Explore the Deadvlei where will find white clay pan formed due to geological formation. The trees in Deadvlei are estimated to be 900 years old. The dark trees with black bark appearing like dead camel thorns form a stark contrast against the white pan floor. Enjoy Dune 45, a star dune that is 170 meters high above its surrounding plains. You can spot desert elephants and oryx. A desert safari in Namib Desert will force you to imagine how life existed in this unyielding desert environment.

6. Atacama Desert, Chile – The Driest Place on Earth

The Atacama Desert in Chile presents a fantastic choice for anybody wishing to experience otherworldly safari destination. Taking a safari here is like moving between terrestrial and extra-terrestrial reals. The mesmerizing combination of salt flats, red canyons, hot springs, and volcanoes together with clear celestial bodies creates an outstanding environment for thrill and leisure activities. It’s the driest desert in the world with unusual topography, making it ideal for witnessing the stunning color of the sky at sunrise This desert offers an out-of-this-world safari experience through activities such as salt lagoon floating and sunrise sky color viewing as well as rock formation exploration.

7. Thar Desert, India – A Cultural Safari

Visitors seeking a combination of adventure and Indian traditions can explore the Thar Desert which lies in Rajasthan. You can take a camel safari from the colorful cities of Jaisalmer, Bikaner, and Jodhpur. Experiencing camel caravans through these cities will allow you to discover desert villages and cultural activities together with local folk music and delightful traditional cuisine. You can experience the Thar Desert due to its vibrant cultural tapestry alongside numerous intriguing tales and multiple expressions of color that make it a distinct desert safari landmark rich in character.

Dubai Desert Safari: A Thrilling Blend of Adventure, Culture, and Cuisine

The impressive variety of things to do in Dubai desert safari will leave you awestruck. Besides the exhilarating experience of 4x4 dune bashing, tourists visiting Dubai can take sandboarding, camel rides, get henna tattoos, and watch mesmerizing performances of belly dance and Tanoura dance. The evening safari concludes with a delicious buffet dinner at desert camp, making it perfect for adventure, fun, and food. A Dubai desert safari caters to all whether you are a solo traveller, couple, or family and offers mesmerizing moments you will want to experience again.

Desert safaris not just offer dune bashing and exciting moments. They are the gateways to explore ancient cultures, untouched beauty, and personal transformation. Each desert across the world offers its distinctive tale whether you prefer the luxurious Dubai or mystical Morocco or peaceful Namibia. So, get ready for an ultimate journey as all the above-mentioned desert safari destination around the world offer an epic journey to visitors and provide them a glimpse into the mystical world of desert landscapes.

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Egypt Tours from USA

If you're dreaming of an exotic adventure filled with ancient wonders, breathtaking landscapes, and rich cultural experiences, then Egypt should be at the top of your travel list. Egypt tours from USA provide travelers with a seamless experience, offering curated itineraries, guided excursions, and the opportunity to explore one of the most fascinating civilizations in history. Whether you're interested in the Great Pyramids, a Nile cruise, or the vibrant bazaars of Cairo, there's something for every type of traveler.

Why Choose Egypt for Your Next Vacation?

Egypt is a land of mystery, history, and adventure. It is home to some of the world's most iconic landmarks, including:

The Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx – One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

Luxor and the Valley of the Kings – Where the tombs of pharaohs like Tutankhamun lie

The Nile River – The lifeline of Egypt, offering scenic cruises

Abu Simbel Temples – A stunning architectural feat built by Ramses II

The Red Sea – A paradise for divers and beach lovers

Best Egypt Tour Packages from the USA

Several tour operators offer comprehensive Egypt tour packages from the USA, catering to different travel styles and budgets. Here are some popular options:

1. Classic Egypt Tour (7-10 Days)

Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour includes:

Cairo: Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Luxor: Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, and Luxor Temple

Aswan: Philae Temple, High Dam, and optional Abu Simbel visit

Nile Cruise: A luxury cruise between Luxor and Aswan

2. Egypt & Jordan Combo Tour (10-14 Days)

For those wanting to explore beyond Egypt, this package includes:

All major Egyptian attractions

A visit to Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea in Jordan

3. Luxury Egypt Tour (10-12 Days)

5-star accommodations and a luxury Nile cruise

Private guided tours

Fine dining experiences

4. Egypt Adventure Tour (10-14 Days)

Desert safaris in the White and Black Deserts

Diving in the Red Sea (Sharm El Sheikh or Hurghada)

Cultural experiences with local Bedouins

Best Time to Visit Egypt

The best time to visit Egypt is during the cooler months:

October to April – Ideal weather for sightseeing and outdoor activities

May to September – Hot temperatures but fewer crowds, great for Red Sea resorts

How to Get to Egypt from the USA

Direct flights to Egypt from the USA are limited, but you can find convenient options with layovers in Europe or the Middle East. Popular airlines include:

EgyptAir (direct flights from New York JFK to Cairo)

Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and British Airways (connecting flights from major US cities)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Do I Need a Visa to Travel to Egypt from the USA?

Yes, US travelers need a visa to enter Egypt. You can obtain an eVisa online before departure or get a visa on arrival at Cairo International Airport.

2. Is Egypt Safe for Tourists?

Yes, Egypt is generally safe for tourists, especially in well-traveled areas like Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan. It is always recommended to follow local guidelines, stay in reputable hotels, and travel with a trusted tour operator.

3. What Currency is Used in Egypt?

Egyptian Pound (EGP) is the official currency. However, US dollars and credit cards are widely accepted in tourist areas.

4. What Should I Pack for an Egypt Tour?

Light, breathable clothing (especially for summer months)

Comfortable walking shoes

Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)

Modest attire for religious sites

5. What Language is Spoken in Egypt?

Arabic is the official language, but English is widely spoken in tourist areas.

6. Can I Drink Tap Water in Egypt?

It is recommended to drink bottled or filtered water to avoid stomach issues.

7. What is the Tipping Culture in Egypt?

Tipping is customary in Egypt. It is common to tip tour guides, drivers, hotel staff, and restaurant servers.

8. How Much Do Egypt Tours from the USA Cost?

Prices vary based on duration, accommodation, and itinerary. On average:

Budget tours: $1,500 – $2,500 per person

Mid-range tours: $2,500 – $4,000 per person

Luxury tours: $4,000+ per person

9. Are There Any Travel Restrictions or Health Requirements?

Check with the US State Department and Egyptian authorities for updated travel advisories and health requirements before your trip.

10. Do I Need Travel Insurance for Egypt?

It is highly recommended to have travel insurance that covers medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and lost baggage.

Final Thoughts

An Egypt tour from the USA is a journey of a lifetime, offering unforgettable memories of ancient wonders, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Whether you're exploring the pyramids, sailing the Nile, or diving in the Red Sea, Egypt promises an adventure like no other. Book your tour today and experience the magic of this timeless destination!

Egypt Tours Club info@egypttoursclub.com

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12 Abu El Hol St, Giza, Egypt

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Jewels of the Middle East: A Luxurious Escape | Luxury Getaways

From golden deserts and turquoise shores to majestic mountains, the Middle East boasts some of the world's most breathtaking landscapes. Enriched with deep cultural heritage, awe-inspiring architecture, and world-class attractions, this region—including the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan—offers an unparalleled holiday experience. Discover luxury retreats that blend grandeur, tranquility, and exclusivity, immersing you in the perfect harmony of culture, nature, and opulence. Here’s a glimpse of the finest resorts that redefine indulgence.

Timeless Elegance at Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai 

Nestled in the heart of Dubai, Al Qasr at Madinat Jumeirah is a sanctuary of Arabian luxury. Designed to resemble a Sheikh’s summer palace, this grand resort features meandering waterways that weave through a traditional souk, connecting guests to world-class dining, private beaches, and opulent accommodations, offering an unforgettable retreat.

Bucketlist Experience: Take a traditional abra boat ride at sunset, drifting through the serene waterways while soaking in the golden hues of the Arabian Gulf.

Desert Bliss at Ritz Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Dubai 

For those yearning for a retreat into the vast Arabian Desert, Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah offers an unparalleled escape. Set within the serene Al Wadi Nature Reserve, this secluded oasis blends luxury with nature, featuring private villas, mesmerizing stargazing experiences, and the rare opportunity to spot majestic Arabian oryx in their natural habitat.

Bucketlist Experience: Embark on a camel caravan at dawn, traversing rolling dunes before enjoying a sunrise breakfast amidst the desert’s tranquil beauty.

Mountain Serenity at Alila Jabal Akhdar, Oman

Perched high in the Al Hajar Mountains, Alila Jabal Akhdar is a serene retreat where nature and luxury intertwine. Surrounded by dramatic canyons and rugged beauty, this eco-conscious sanctuary blends Omani hospitality with breathtaking landscapes, offering the perfect escape for those seeking both solitude and adventure.

Bucket List Experience: Inspired by the traditional Omani majlis, the Jabal Picnic Bazaar offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Set on a deck overlooking the rugged mountain slopes, this open-air retreat invites you to relax and savor exquisite flavors while soaking in breathtaking wilderness views.

Island Escapade at Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara 

A secluded island escape off the coast of Qatar, Banana Island Resort epitomizes barefoot luxury. With pristine white-sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and luxurious overwater villas, this serene retreat offers the perfect setting to disconnect, unwind, and rejuvenate in absolute tranquility.

Bucketlist Experience: Experience an age-old Hammam ritual in a marble sanctuary, letting the traditional treatments cleanse both body and soul.

Cultural Immersion at OurHabitas AlUla, Saudi Arabia 

Nestled in the heart of Saudi Arabia’s ancient AlUla, OurHabitas AlUla seamlessly blends cultural heritage with sustainable luxury. Surrounded by breathtaking desert landscapes, this immersive retreat offers wellness experiences, art installations, and guided excursions into the UNESCO-listed wonders of AlUla, creating a truly transformative escape.

Bucketlist Experience: Take part in a meditative desert walk, guided by local storytellers who bring AlUla’s rich history to life under a starlit sky.

The Middle East: A Treasure Trove of Luxury 

Luxury in the Middle East goes beyond opulence—it’s about immersive experiences that seamlessly blend indulgence, culture, adventure, and tranquility. Whether gliding along Dubai’s serene waterways, unwinding in a secluded desert oasis, or uncovering the mysteries of ancient lands, each destination offers a journey that is as unforgettable as it is extraordinary.

Ready to experience the jewels of the Middle East?  Let us craft your dream escape.

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Exploring Israel in Style: The Ultimate Luxury Private Tour Experience

Israel is a land of history, spirituality, and breathtaking landscapes, making it one of the most sought-after travel destinations in the world. From ancient ruins to vibrant modern cities, every corner of this country holds a unique story waiting to be discovered. For travelers who seek an exclusive and personalized experience, Touring Israel Luxury Private Tours offers the perfect way to explore the Holy Land in comfort and style. A journey through Israel should be more than just sightseeing; it should be an immersive adventure that caters to individual interests and preferences.

Discovering the Rich Heritage of Israel

Stepping into Israel is like traveling through time, where ancient civilizations and modern innovations coexist harmoniously. The country's deep-rooted history is reflected in its many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Old City of Jerusalem, Masada, and the biblical ruins of Megiddo. Touring Israel Luxury Private Tours provides access to these historical landmarks with expert guides who bring each location to life with their knowledge and storytelling. From walking the Via Dolorosa to exploring the Western Wall Tunnels, every moment spent in Israel is filled with significance and wonder.

Beyond the historical sites, Israel is home to vibrant cultural hubs such as Tel Aviv, a city known for its nightlife, culinary scene, and artistic expressions. A luxury private tour ensures that travelers experience the best of both worlds—ancient history and modern sophistication. Whether it is a visit to a traditional market in Jerusalem or an exclusive wine-tasting session in the Golan Heights, the journey becomes a personalized adventure.

Experiencing Unparalleled Comfort and Exclusivity

A private tour is designed for those who value exclusivity, comfort, and personalized service. Unlike conventional group tours, a customized itinerary allows travelers to explore at their own pace, without the constraints of a fixed schedule. From luxury vehicles to five-star accommodations, every aspect of Touring Israel Luxury Private Tours is tailored to provide a seamless and stress-free experience.

With a knowledgeable guide, travelers gain deeper insights into Israel’s diverse culture and traditions. Private access to historical sites, VIP airport services, and customized excursions make the journey truly exceptional. Whether visiting the serene landscapes of the Negev Desert, floating in the Dead Sea, or embarking on a culinary adventure in a Michelin-starred restaurant, every moment is carefully curated to enhance the experience.

The Spiritual Significance of the Holy Land

For many visitors, Israel is more than just a travel destination—it is a place of deep spiritual significance. The country is home to some of the most sacred sites in the world, drawing millions of pilgrims each year. Holy Land VIP Tours offers an opportunity to explore these revered locations in a way that is both meaningful and luxurious. A guided visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Sea of Galilee, or the Mount of Olives allows for moments of reflection and spiritual connection.

Each sacred site tells a powerful story, whether from biblical times or more recent history. The serenity of the Jordan River, where many travelers choose to participate in a baptismal ceremony, provides an unforgettable experience. A luxury private tour ensures that these moments are experienced with exclusivity, away from crowded tourist groups. Personalized spiritual tours cater to individual faiths and beliefs, making the journey deeply personal and enriching.

Exploring Hidden Gems and Local Experiences

Beyond the well-known attractions, Israel has many hidden gems waiting to be discovered. From the mystical city of Safed to the breathtaking cliffs of Rosh Hanikra, Holy Land VIP Tours provides access to unique locations that are often overlooked by standard itineraries. A luxury private tour offers the flexibility to venture off the beaten path and experience Israel’s authentic side.